Senior Data Engineer - Contract
Summary
Contract senior data engineer in Auckland CBD building and improving production data pipelines on Databricks and modern cloud data platforms, using SQL, Python, and Spark. Day to day involves troubleshooting complex pipeline issues, supporting platform reliability, and working with delivery squads; candidates must hold NZ working rights.
This is a hands-on role for someone who can get up to speed quickly, work through ambiguity and contribute confidently in a fast-paced delivery environment.
The role
You’ll be involved in:
- Building and improving production data pipelines
- Developing solutions using Databricks and modern cloud data platforms
- Working across SQL, Python and Spark
- Supporting and enhancing existing data platform capability
- Troubleshooting complex data and pipeline issues
- Contributing to platform reliability and engineering standards
- Working closely with other engineers and delivery squads
You’ll bring:
- Strong hands-on Databricks experience, or experience with a comparable modern cloud data platform
- Strong SQL capability
- Practical Python and Spark experience
- Experience building and supporting production data pipelines
- Confidence working with Git and Linux
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with changing priorities
We're looking for someone who can start ASAP, you must have valid NZ working rights and be based in NZ to be considered for this role.
If you're keen to hear more, apply here or reach out to Caitlin on 0212241361 or Kelly on 0211119404.
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